Construct a street legal, Shelby Cobra 427 replica for around $20,000 and complete it at a tolerable pace. Authenticity and period accuracy is not my primary goal; safety, performance and reliability are. Car will serve as a daily driver. The build is focused not only on completing the vehicle but enjoyment of the build process.
May 2001
Body and Aluminum Panel Removal COMPLETE
June 2001
Front Suspension
COMPLETE
July 2001
TDY to Ft Belvoir
August 2001
Fuel Tank and FilterCOMPLETE
Pedal Box and Pedals COMPLETE
Master Cylinder and Push RodCOMPLETE
Aluminum-Floor Panels COMPLETE
Aluminum-Footboxes COMPLETE
September 2001
Fuel, Brake and Battery Lines COMPLETE
Engine Preparation COMPLETE 12/12/01
Engine Installation COMPLETE 1/21/02
October 2001
Accelerator and Clutch Cable COMPLETE 1/26/02
Mass Air and Fuel Vapor Canister COMPLETE 1/27/02
Radiator, Hoses and Fan Shroud COMPLETE 2/2/02
Wiring Harness and EEC IV
November 2001
Gauges and Pod Installation N/A
Aluminum Trunk and Sidewall
Emergency Brake COMPLETE 3/14/02
Steering shaft and pillow blockCOMPLETE 3/14/02
Wheels, tires and ride height COMPLETE 3/14/02
Checking the running gear COMPLETE 3/14/02
FIRST FIRE (Hopefully) COMPLETE 3/14/02
July 2002
Footbox Top
Rubber Aluminum Edge Seal COMPLETE 9/14/02
Roll Bar Drilling COMPLETE 9/15/02
GO KART COMPLETE COMPLETE 8/31/02
August 2002
Body MountingCOMPLETE 11/15/02
Initial Body Prep COMPLETE 11/9/02
Trunk-License Plate LightCOMPLETE 11/18/02
Trunk-Latch
Hood Handles
Badges
Fuel Neck and Gas Cap
Windshield
Side View Mirror
November 2002
Doors and Hinges
Check Straps
Aluminum-Nose Floor and Walls
Aluminum-Cockpit and Trunk
Side Exhaust
Roll Bar
Rear View Mirror
Seats
Body Prep
December 2002
Christmas Vacation!
January 2003
Body to the painter
Dash and Gauges
Ignition and Turn Signal
Carpet
February 2003
Body to the painter
Carpet
Seat Harness
Final Seat Install
Shifter
Front & Rear Wheel Splash Guards
Lights and Accessory Wiring
March 2003
Completion
No Later Than Goal is the 2003 Carlisle Car Show (May)
I missed my initial goal of completing the kit before the 2002 Carlisle Car Show. I'm not really disappointed at missing that mark because my original intent was to enjoy the build and not make it a stressor in my life. It's still importnant to have a general plan of action to keep this project on course so I've adjusted the schedule accordingly.
